Spread the word: Delicious sandwich spread ideas -

Many of these spreads can be made with everyday ingredients found at the local grocery store. Click to explore the world of some delicious DIY spreads.

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Peanut butter and jelly spread -

How about this for an inspired combo? You can use crunchy or smooth peanut butter, while the jelly comes in a variety of fruit flavors. Spread over thickly sliced bread and enjoy one of the most popular sandwiches in the United States.

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Pesto spread -

Pesto works wonders in a sandwich, or heaped on warm toast. Mix it with sour cream, Greek yogurt, and cream cheese for a yummy spread.

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Truffle spread -

For something special, treat yourself to a truffle spread. Combine it with cashew butter or cream cheese, a dash of pesto sauce top with sliced cherry tomatoes, and serve on wholegrain bread.

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Ajvar spread -

Ajvar is a traditional Balkan condiment made from sweet bell peppers and eggplants. It tastes just as good on sandwiches, with a bit of added garlic.

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Almond butter spread -

Simply made from grinding either raw or roasted almonds into a nut butter, this wonderful sandwich spread makes a tasty alternative to peanut butter.

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Hummus spread -

A delicious spread or dip made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and spices, savor it on a slice of Italian ciabatta white bread with mashed avocado and watercress garnish.

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Herb and garlic curd -

Another popular condiment that also makes a mouthwatering sandwich spread, herb and garlic curd is made using cream cheese, quark, whipped cream, and mixed herbs. Mix in garlic to taste.

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Cream cheese -

A great standby, a simple cream cheese spread is heightened by a garnish of chopped chives and rosemary.

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Avocado spread -

Avocado is such a versatile fruit. Mashed with sesame seeds and parsley, it makes a quick and healthy spread either on bread or toast.

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Taramosalata -

Taramosalata is Greek and Turkish in origin. It's made of groundfish, shrimps, and caviar, and is garnished with lemon. A traditional dip tastes just as good on a sandwich and makes a tasty snack.

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Walnut butter -

This nutty delight uses walnuts as the base ingredient. It's made by roasting them to bring out their natural oils to create a silky smooth and creamy spread.

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Pâté -

There are numerous pâté recipes out there to follow, and few fail to satisfy the palate. Try making a homemade variety with onion marmalade. Serve on generous slices of baguette.

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Red onion confit -

Not something you'd immediately associate with a sandwich spread, but a red onion confit heaped onto a slice of bread with liver pâté is simply inspiring.

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Cashew butter -

Made from baked or roasted cashews, this is a delightfully rich and creamy sandwich spread that's easily made at home.

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Black sesame seed and honey tahini -

If your slice of bread is looking for something exotic, introduce it to a black sesame seed and honey tahini. A Middle Eastern condiment, tahini makes any sandwich shimmer.

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Remoulade -

A sauce containing chopped pickles or piccalilli, remoulade, a traditional French sauce commonly used as a condiment or dipping sauce, is equally appealing as a spread in a sandwich, garnished perhaps with paprika.

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Tapenade -

Tapenade hails from Provence in the south of France. Consisting of pureed or finely chopped olives, capers, and anchovies, it's a spread or condiment traditionally eaten as an hors d'œuvre spread on bread.

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Pimento cheese -

Looking for good old Southern comfort food? Slap a wedge of homemade pimento cheese between two slices of white bread and serve with potato chips.

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Aioli -

Aioli is a cold sauce consisting of an emulsion of garlic and olive oil. A condiment hailing from the Mediterranean, it's often used as a spread to enhance sandwiches filled with cold meats. Give it a try.

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Pumpkin and tomato chutney -

A chutney is a spread in the cuisines of the Indian subcontinent, and is very much at home when used on a variety of breads. If opting for pumpkin and tomato chutney, serve on pumpkin bread.

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White bean spread -

A healthful white bean spread is made using cannellini beans, olive oil, and lemon juice. It's delicious on an open sandwich, topped with slices of horse radish, for instance.

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Benedictine spread -

A hit in the United States where it's made in Louisville, Kentucky, Benedictine spread is a partnership of cucumbers and cream cheese.

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Goat cheese spread -

Goat cheese, also known as chèvre, refers to any cheese made from goat's milk. Add garlic, basil, parsley, and chives to a light, nourishing spread for a quick, healthy snack.

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Lemon curd -

A favorite with the kids, lemon curd is a spread made out of fresh lemon juice, eggs, sugar, zest, and butter.

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Avocado and dill spread -

Another avocado spread idea, this one uses dill and tzatziki sauce for an authentic taste of southeast Europe and the Middle East.

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Anchovy and olive paste -

Slice up a baguette and mix anchovies and cream cheese with an olive paste with fresh parsley, and watch your guests' faces light up!

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Sweet apple butter -

There's something quite homely about sweet apple butter. Spread it generously and sprinkle with cinnamon for a warming treat.

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Bacon jam and brie spread -

Top lightly toasted crostini with creamy brie cheese and a savory bourbon, maple, and brown sugar bacon jam for a truly inventive sandwich spread.

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Coconut butter -

It doesn't get much simpler than this. Enjoy a coconut butter sandwich with fresh bite-sized coconut fruit chunks, and imagine you're in paradise!

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Marmite -

If all else fails, there's always Marmite. This cherished British savory sandwich spread is made from concentrated yeast extract, a byproduct from brewing beer.

See also: Marmite! Why we love it, and hate it

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